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Heat Nights Spike Crisis Calls | Lafayette Louisiana News
Sweltering summer nights in Louisiana are triggering a 19% spike in crisis hotline calls, as new research links extreme heat and humidity to heightened mental health emergencies. When temperatures stay high overnight, bodies struggle to cool down, amplifying agitation, suicidal thoughts, and violent impulses — especially for those already vulnerable. Frontline workers confirm this pattern long before the study, proving how environmental stressors can push people over the edge. The data validates their experience and underscores that no matter the weather, help is available — and reaching out…
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